Social Services Network (SSN) was launched with the support of United Way of York Region (UWYR) in 2004. SSN is a not – for – profit charitable organization that was created specifically to meet the needs of the growing and diverse South Asian community. SSN’s mission is to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services to the South Asian community through partnerships developed with mainstream service providers.  

Youth make up a significant portion of the York Region community and for this reason they are a primary focus at SSN. To engage youth SSN established a link to the South Asian youth community through the formation of Social Services Network – Leaders of Tomorrow, Today (SSN-LOTT) in May 2008. In carrying out the mission of Social Services Network, SSN-LOTT will be the change within society, to voice, address and resolve issues that South Asian youth face on a daily basis. The committee consists of 12 dedicated youth members from the diverse South Asian community who attend various york region high schools, colleges and universities. The group meets every Saturday morning. Within the overall vision of Social Services Network, SSN- LOTT will facilitate, support, encourage and unite the South Asian youth living in Ontario.

SSN-LOTT has been working on organizing many youth run events throughout the year. In September 2009, SSN-LOTT hosted its first inaugural seminar, ‘HYPE’ (Helping Youth Promote Excellence). SSN-LOTT is proud to present the 4th annual EKtaa – “Unity Within Diversity” show. The event will be held on Saturday November 14th 2009 at Bur Oak Secondary School, in Markham. This year’s theme is “Bridging The Intergenerational Gap”. EKtaa – “Unity Within Diversity”  is a multicultural show in which various South Asian children, youth and seniors will be showcasing their talent through performing arts, in doing so fusing the traditional South Asian culture with a modern vibe.   

Early bird tickets will be sold at $7 and door sales at $10. Visit us online at www.socialservicesnetwork.org

LOTT Members Top Row: (Left to Right) Parth Shah, Chadell Phillip, Harpreet Shokar, Paven Uppal,Bottow Row: (Left to Right) Bhavini Solanki, Jasmine Balley, Baljiwan Uppal, Ruchi Kumar, Neha Gupta, Aeram KhanEKTAA – 2008 Back Row Standing Left to right: Sehar Shahzad, Huma Noorani, Kirandeep Kainth, Naim Jutha, Rishi Bayani, Sachin Jain, Jasraj Singh, Neil Ladva Stand holding the board (left to right): Trisha Pramar, Preeti Momi, Bhavini Solanki Sitting (right to left): Tejal Solanki (youth program Manager), Sheliza Khan Susan Kadis Picnic Aug 2008 Left to Right: Jasraj Singh, Angeli Ghelani, Tehsin Jaffer, Bhavini Solanki, Kirandeep Kainth, Susan Kadis (Former MP Thornhill), Tejal Solanki (Youth Program Manager), Sheliza Khan, Sachin Jain, Rishi BhayaniSome of SSN-LOTT members and volunteers: Top Row (left to right) Huma Noorani, Safiah Bhatia, Baljiwan Uppal, Sophie Lalani Middle Row (left to right) Harpreet Shokar, Ameet Nathwani, Vineet Sharma, Tejal Solanki Bottow Row: (left to right) Preetika Purba, Pavitra Logeswaran, Bhavini Solanki, Paven UppalLOTT Member

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